:root{--clay-text:#b33d23}

/*
 * --clay-accessible remains the CTA/background token.
 * Small foreground accent text on light paper/soft surfaces needs a darker
 * semantic token to meet WCAG AA normal-text contrast.
 */
.kicker,
.service-kicker,
.managed-kicker,
.about-kicker,
.blog-kicker,
.contact-kicker,
.crumb,
.eyebrow,
.section-index,
.chapter-label,
.service-row .num,
.editorial-note .note-index,
.search-box span,
.guide-meta,
.empty-state button,
.archive-bar span,
.channel-card span{
  color:var(--clay-text);
}

/* Higher-specificity dark/CTA section rules keep their existing sun/white text. */
.discuss-section .about-copy p,
.contact-boundary p,
.urgent-section .contact-copy p,
.deadline-section .section-copy p,
.deadline p{
  color:#fff;
}